These Adorable Animals Are Helping Australia’s Tourism

Australia is home to some of the world's cutest creatures, from koalas to kangaroos. And they make for more than a cute photo.

Tourism Australia and Qantas Airlines have highlighted the country's array of wildlife as the top posts of 2016 when it came to showcasing Australia as a "memorable and desirable holiday destination," with the critters serving as a prime tourism tool for the country.

Last month, the two companies invited the Australian tourism industry to submit their top social media posts from the year, with a panel of judges from Tourism Australia and Qantas determining the winners to be showcased as part of the G'Day USA Competition.

When it came to the best photo, Margaret River Discovery Co. company owner, Sean Blockside's image of two kangaroos in front of a full moon took the top prize.